Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan Operation, Including Variable Speed, Is Electronically Controlled. Failure Of The Fan Motor Can Cause The Electrical Circuitry Of The Fan Control Unit To Overload And Fail, Causing The Fan To Stop Operating.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
540I
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V138000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur, Engine Overheating And Subsequent Engine Damage Could Result. In Addition, It Is Possible For The Failure Of The Electrical Circuitry To Cause A Fire In The Fan Control Unit Located In The Front Of The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fan. Owner Notification Began September 28, 2001. This Is A Supplement To A Recall That Began During September 2001 (See Recall Campaign 01V206). Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1550
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20020516